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Pantheon vs Aatrox

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Pantheon must leverage his early lane bully identity to pressure Aatrox and deny him a calm scaling lane.
Prioritize aggressive early trades and wave control to snowball before Aatrox's sustain and extended fight potential ramp up.

Trading pattern

Stack passive, initiate with (W) stun, follow with empowered (Q) for burst, and block Aatrox's retaliation with (E).
Punish Aatrox when (E) is down by stepping forward for quick trades.
Avoid extended trades if Aatrox lands his (Q) sweet spots or (W) pull, as he thrives in longer fights.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is active, as his healing amplification and resets make extended trades dangerous.
Avoid trading after your (E) is down, as you lose your damage block and can be punished.
Respect (W) pull zone; getting caught can lead to extended damage and knockups from (Q).

Early game

Use level 2-3 empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to force short trades and build a health lead.
Avoid using (W) into bad wave states where Aatrox can punish your engage.
Crash waves to create roam opportunities after level 6 with (R).

Power spikes

At level 2-3, use empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to force lane dominance and build pressure.
At level 6, use (R) to crash waves and roam, increasing map pressure before Aatrox can safely fight.
Respect Aatrox's level 6 (R) for his healing and chase potential; avoid all-ins unless you have clear advantage.

Win conditions

Win by using early empowered trades and (W) stun to establish lane control and deny Aatrox's scaling.
Crash waves and roam with (R) to impact other lanes and extend your lead.
Avoid prolonged fights where Aatrox's sustain and resets overpower you; focus on short burst trades and map pressure.